Monash merger proposal
STAFF and students of Monash University's Gippsland campus are this week trying
to make sense of the institution's shock announcement it would move to form an
alliance with the University of Ballarat.
Financial assistance for briquette customers
Businesses left in limbo by an eventual closure of Morwell's EnergyBrix brown coal briquette factory have been given access to $5.5 million in Federal Government assistance.
Great show of support
Latrobe City Council has witnessed an overwhelming show of support for plans to revitalise Moe's town centre
Exciting opportunity: PVC
MONASH University Gippsland's Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Robin Pollard has welcomed the possibility of the campus joining forces with the University of Ballarat as an "incredibly exciting" opportunity.
University alliance
MONASH University's administrative head has dismissed claims the university would sell its Gippsland campus to the University of Ballarat.
Feds weigh in on Moe revamp debate
A senior Federal Government minister has warned the Moe revitalisation project will not be considered for funding if it continues to be "blocked by certain councillors".
Hospital cut backflip
LATROBE Regional Hospital's board of directors have breathed a sigh of relief after a Federal Government decision to reverse budget cuts to Victorian hospitals.
Welfare study gathers snapshot
CHILD welfare organisation Berry Street is building a case for the Latrobe Valley to gain more government funding to better equip the community to address child and family wellbeing.
Fee hike blocks access
A major fee hike proposed for Victoria's main dispute resolution forum could bar Latrobe Valley residents from contesting planning decisions by mining companies and local governments.
Support shown for project
Latrobe City Council has heard an overwhelming show of support for plans to revitalise Moe's town centre.
Strong vow to contest seats
AUSTRALIAN Labor Party members with ambitions of taking on sitting Federal MPs in the Gippsland and McMillan electorates at September's election will have until tomorrow to nominate themselves.
Counting the cost of carbon
DEBATE flared yesterday over how much the Federal Government's carbon tax compensation package had been pocketed by Latrobe Valley's power generators at the expense of electricity consumers.
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